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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.61, 4,284.09 and 907.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.61, 4,284.09 and 907.81 is: 1,361.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.61 : 4,284.09 = 907.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.61/4,284.09 = 907.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.61x = 4,284.09 × 907.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.61x = 3,889,129.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,889,129.03/2,855.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.93

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